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That would leave the Reds in profit for this window and without the new left-back or defensive midfielder many fans have been calling for.

The debate over whether they have done enough this summer will rumble on but nobody could argue that the squad isn't stronger.

Liverpool's bench at White Hart Lane was much superior to Spurs' with the likes of Daniel Sturridge, Divock Origi and Marko Grujic.

The versatile Milner has proved he can do a job at left-back and Klopp has Emre Can, who was missing due to a minor ankle injury, to return to his midfield.

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'An error on Klopp's part was not bringing on Sturridge ahead of Origi'

Much will be made of Sturridge's absence from the starting line-up, especially after he voiced his frustration about being asked to play wide following his double against Burton.

But Firmino has led the line in some of Liverpool's finest away triumphs under Klopp and this should have been another for his collection. The Brazilian sets the tone in that role with his relentless work ethic.

If there was an error on Klopp's part it was not bringing on Sturridge ahead of Origi when Spurs were starting to tire.

Origi, who had picked up a knock in midweek, looked strangely sluggish and by the time Sturridge was belatedly introduced he barely had time to work up a sweat.

Liverpool led at the break courtesy of Milner's spot-kick but they should have been further in front.

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Coutinho will be having nightmares about his early failure to beat Michel Vorm after it was put on a plate for him by Firmino.

Mane has added a new dimension to Klopp's side and he repeatedly came in off the right to cause havoc. Twice, the £30million man was picked out by Adam Lallana but on each occasion Vorm dashed out to deny him.

Defensively, this was a huge improvement with Matip starring on his Premier League debut alongside Dejan Lovren.

Matip's physical presence is a welcome addition to Liverpool's backline. He won his aerial battles and used the ball intelligently.

Lovren was equally combative as he refused to be bullied and kept Harry Kane shackled.

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Matip's header clipped the bar and then Mane converted Lallana's cross, only for his celebrations to be curtailed by the offside flag. It was a desperately close call.

Spurs still had hope and they cranked up the pressure with Mignolet producing a stunning save to keep out Toby Alderweireld's header.

With 18 minutes to go Liverpool switched off and paid the price. Eric Dier's cross dropped to the unmarked Rose at the far post and he took a touch to steady himself before slicing it inside the near post.

With Origi on for Coutinho, Sturridge followed in place of Mane as Klopp sought a rousing finale.

The Reds should have won it in stoppage time when Spurs left themselves exposed but Alderweireld got back to thwart Lallana.

Close but no cigar.

MAN OF THE MATCH: Joel Matip. Fine Premier League debut from the big Cameroon international defender.